For all the accordion players out there...

The following 'Wizard of Id' made me laugh anyway...

93rd Grey Cup - What A Game!

Does it get any better? The only downer for this year's Grey Cup was that the Argos weren't there. I thought the Eskimos had blown it, but Ricky Ray really came through. The overtime was nailbiting, but thankfully the Alouettes came out the losers.

One month and counting

Santa came to Elliot Lake last night - one month early. It was a great night for a parade - no wind, freezing temperatures and plenty snow on the ground. I guess that Santa was taking the 'naughty or nice' thing to the extreme this year - his sponsor last night was the Elliot Lake Rod and Gun Club. The kids had fun and I got lots of candy!

Remember to pray

For worship today we focused on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. It makes you grateful for the freedom we have here, but it also highlights how complacent and 'wishy-washy' we often are in the way we share our faith.

The View From Here...again

This is the view we woke up to this morning. Click here to see the difference in just over a month. The snowblower is buried somewhere in the back of the shed. Better put the lawnmower away.

Well, that's a relief!

You Failed the US Citizenship Test

Oops, you only got 4 out of 10 right!

Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?

Remember

I hope that you took time to remember today. Two minutes once a year is not too much to ask, considering what we are remembering. If you can't spare that two mnutes then perhaps you need to take a good long look at your life and your priorities.

Steve has a good challenge on his blog. See how much you know about Canadian military involvement in the past.

Get It...Next Tuesday!

Next Tuesday (15 Nov) sees the release of the latest offering from U2, a 2-disc DVD from the current Vertigo tour. Here's what the press release said about the DVD:

'"Vertigo 2005//U2 Live From Chicago" will be released by Interscope Records on November 15, 2005.Filmed at the United Center in Chicago on May 9th and 10th this year, the Vertigo 2005 DVD brings the Vertigo tour experience to the small screen. The DVD spans two discs: the full live show, directed by Hamish Hamilton -- director of both U2's previous million-selling live DVDs ("U2 Go Home Live from Slane Castle" and "Elevation 2001: U2 Live from Boston") -- plus an additional disc of bonus material including Beyond The Tour, an intimate behind the scenes documentary and startling 'surveillance cuts' of the Chicago show. Filmed using four remotely controlled black and white infra-red surveillance cameras; the footage offers a totally different perspective on the show."Vertigo 2005//U2 Live From Chicago" brings together recent hits from 2004's number one album "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb," live favorites such as Where The Streets Have No Name, and rarely played early tracks including Electric Co, An Cat Dubh and set-closer 40.'

I'll probably have to wait until Christmas, but then that is only 44 days away!

It Just Makes Me Cry...

How could this happen in our country (or anywhere)? It makes me cry. Give your kids lots of hugs. Let them know you love them.